Uruguay maintained their excellent form in the tournament as they defeated Venezuela 2-1 to open the Cuadrangular fase of the tournament. Belen Aquino scored from the penalty spot on in the 12th minute. The game remained very tight as Venezuela without the suspended Barbara Oliveiri tried to get back into the game. The match burst to life in the 70th minute when Barbara Flores equalised for Venezuela, however a minute later Uruguay pounced for the winning goal when Martina Terra struck from closed range. Uruguay will face Brasil in the second game Thursday while Venezuela will face Colombia.
Brasil overcame Colombia 3-0 in the second game of the evening. Giovaninha headed home at the near post to open the scoring on 16 minutes showing her striking instincts she has shown in the past three years in São Paulo as she raced into space and glanced home the in swinging corner. It was the turn of Santos progedy to extend the lead on 39 minutes when Analuyza’s free kick found its way to the back of the net. Colombia tried in vain to get back into the game and it took a great save by Barbieri to keep the two Goal advantage. Isa added a third goal deep into stoppage time to seal a excellent victory to commence the second phase.
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